Considering that adolescent offenders are quite a heterogeneous group in terms of behavioral and psychosocial variables, it is considered that a typological approach can assist in the systematization of these differences, aiming at a better understanding of the phenomenon and at clearer guidance in terms of interventions. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the behavioral and psychosocial profiles of male adolescent offenders, based on empirical data collected in a Brazilian sociocultural context. The profiles were made with a sample of 400 adolescent offenders to perform an exploratory latent classes analysis. The instruments used in data collection were the Youth Behavior Questionnaire (Questionário de Comportamentos Juvenis, QCJ) and the Brazilian Jesness Inventory—Revised (Inventário Jesness-Revisado-Brasileiro, IJ-R-Br). The most appropriate model was that of four classes, with the profiles found indicating differences between the adolescent offenders both in relation to psychological functioning and criminal pattern, as well as the psychosocial risk/protective factors associated with each of the profiles. These findings, in addition to contributing to understanding the phenomenon, may help to reflect on the assessments required to assist in judicial decision-making processes and the customized proposal of psychosocial interventions.

The delinquent behavior of adolescents can develop in different trajectories. Many researchers sought to understand differences in terms of types/ profiles. A difficulty in this field is the lack of systematization of the results previously found, this study aimed to carry out a review of the literature, analyzing the studies that sought to find profiles among the juvenile offenders. A search was performed on PsycInfo, Web of Science and Scielo databases and 56 studies were selected. The studies found profiles considering risk/protection factors, criminal trajectories and psychological characteristics. The review pointed out that it is necessary to clarify the aspects that are relevant in relation to the delimitation of profiles and in how this knowledge could be applied in practice.

Siguiendo la perspectiva de la Teoría General de la Tensión, este trabajo exploró las relaciones entre las experiencias estresantes de los adolescentes, en la familia (agresiones y problemas con la policía) y en la escuela (acoso escolar), la ira, el autocontrol y la conducta antisocial. Participaron en el estudio 102 alumnos de 13 a 16 años de escuelas públicas de una ciudad del interior del estado de São Paulo. Respondieron a cinco cuestionarios. Se realizaron análisis descriptivos y regresión logística simple y ajustada. Haber cometido actos de violencia escolar, tener la ira como rasgo y un menor autocontrol parecen interactuar y fomentar las condiciones para la conducta antisocial. Otros estudios, con muestras más amplias y diversificadas, deberían seguir explorando el modelo TGT, incluidas las variables de contexto, que pueden modular las relaciones enfocadas.

Existem sólidas evidências internacionais acerca de fatores de risco específicos associados ao desenvolvimento da conduta delituosa na adolescência. No presente estudo buscou-se identificar quais dos fatores se mostrariam significativos no contexto sociocultural brasileiro. Trabalhou-se com dados de uma amostra composta por 529 adolescentes do sexo masculino, com idades entre 16 e 18 anos (260 judicializados; 269 escolares), coletados com um questionário. Foram feitas análises de regressão logística, sendo que no modelo ajustado, as variáveis que se mostraram relevantes foram: a) status socioeconômico; b) paternidade; c) idade; d) trabalho; e) uso de substâncias; f) pares de idade; g) desempenho escolar; h) impulsividade; i) supervisão parental; e i) investimento familiar. Atuando como risco, os fatores mais relevantes foram baixo status socioeconômica e uso frequente de maconha. Atuando como proteção somente investimento familiar.

Research studies aimed at developing and testing these models require longitudinal approaches with sophisticated methods of data analysis (^{Cauffman, Cavanagh, Donley & Thomas, 2016}). However, they do not exclude the need to study some variables separately, in order to favor decision-making about their inclusion/exclusion from the larger model. This understanding can also favor the proposition and implementation of intervention protocols with a focus on specific aspects, according to the needs of young people, aiming to test the effectiveness of more focal actions, which also contributes to scientific knowledge by refining the understanding about variables of interest.

Various factors may affect the likelihood of individuals who commit offenses during adolescence continuing to offend into adulthood. This study aimed to: (1) Describe and compare recidivism rates among 350 adult men who had gone through the juvenile system in the countryside of São Paulo; (2) Evaluate the prediction of recidivism according to psychosocial profiles; (3) Assess the influence of race on recidivism. Official recidivism data from the sample were collected and analyzed using logistic regression analysis, revealing that a more markedly problematic psychosocial profile was associated with greater chances of recidivism, while being Black was linked to higher chances of criminal prosecution. This study highlights the importance of identifying which psychosocial profiles are associated with a higher likelihood of persistent offending to target more effective interventions. It also reveals the presence of racial bias in the Brazilian criminal justice system, indicating structural racism.